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This is our pick of the best of the burbs. For more information, go to www.boston.com and search music, restaurants, arts and crafts, and other goings-on throughout Greater Boston.

MUSIC

Brockton: The Brockton Symphony Spring Concert features soloist Ina Zdorovetchi, international competition winner and harpist for the Boston Pops and Boston Lyric Opera, in Joaquin Rodrigo’s own adaptation of his Concierto de Aranjuez for Harp and Orchestra. Sunday, 3 p.m. West Middle School, 271 West St. $20, senior/student $15, child $5. www.brocktonsymphony.org.

Norwood: Parkway Concert Orchestra presents “The Final Frontier,” a lively program from “The Planets” by Gustav Holst and selections from “Superman,” “Return of the Jedi,” and “Star Trek.” The program features violinist Lucia Lin. Sunday, 3 p.m. First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. $15, $10 seniors and students. 781--762-3320, www.ParkwayConcertOrchestra.org.

Quincy: Bruce Marshall has shared the stage with national acts including BB King and Greg Allman. He presents a solo show Saturday, 9 p.m. at Louis, 1269 Sea St. No cover. 617-481-1980.

EVENTS

Dedham: The Dedham Country Day Fair features trapeze artists and clowns from Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, and Circus Smirkus in death-defying feats, daring stunts, and side-splitting comedy. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dedham Country Day School, 90 Sandy Valley Road. Free for street fair, $10.50 advance for circus, $12 day of show; free for under age 3. 781-329-0850, dcdcircus.ticketbud.com/dcd.